My fathers funeral was certainly a celebration of a life
well lived. We had an opportunity to remember many wonderful stories as
a family and share both laughter as well as tears. Our beliefs give us
great comfort at times like these to understand the plan that God has
for us. So we are thankful that dad has returned to his wife Realla,
that there is peace in his resting, and that someday we will be reunited
as a family.
On Monday morning, we held a funeral service at the chapel, then just after noon dad was taken to the veterans cemetery for interment. We watched as full military honors were accorded and a flyby of A-10s occurred. It was at that moment, the missing man formation, that I felt one of the strongest moments of emotion. While I had seen these in the past, this drove home the symbolic nature of the formation like never before. I am grateful for those who attended, gave tribute, and sent condolences.
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